We are here again... in Zion Illinois. Cold outside - but no additional snow -- YAY!! I guess the Maumee OH area got some nasty weather after we left yesterday. Hopefully the trip home tomorrow will be uneventful.
We saw the Oncologist today following the port access and blood draw. The CEA is good - still under 5 and Arnie feels really good. He actually has felt better since the last treatment than he has felt at any time since treatments began. We will be having scans in 4 weeks. They will be doing just the PET scan and not the CT scan because the results we want to see are shown by the PET so there is no need to do both.
We discussed some of our thoughts and questions with Dr. Neelam and she was very receptive and willing to talk to us. She assured us that there still remains additional treatments beyond what we are doing now if the need arises. She said that we can take a break from treatments even if the cancer is not completely gone, but shows stability as a result of a PET scan. That would be a cancer that could be called "chronic." There are people who have cancer that is referred to as a chronic disease which needs to be closely monitored and treated if and when the cancer changes in any way.
Dr. Neelam was very up beat and encouraging. The Naturapath recommended an additional supplement. This one is for strengthening nails and hair.
Our discussion with Dr. Neelam today demonstrates to me the kind of hope that is so prevalent here. They show a real concern for the patient and their family. That attitude is one of the reasons we feel this is where we are to be. God definitely led us here for treatment, and also so that He can use us to encourage others.
We talked to a woman in the dining room today whose husband is going through a similar kind of cancer as Arnie and he had the opportunity to talk with her. She expressed an appreciation for Arnie's comments. It always amazes me to realize that we are here for a reason and that God puts people in our path for a reason.
Please keep us in your prayers and leave a comment or email me. I need to hear from you. I have my good days and my not - so - good days. Reading comments and emails helps!
Thank you so much for your prayers and concerns for us!
Dear Sharon and Arnie,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the good news. You both are so positive about what is going on now and focused on the future. It's great you can help others that are not as strong in their faith as you both. You are definately doing GODS work!!
GOD is in charge.
Maintain your faith.
Love,
Brother Pete
You both are in my prayers. The news you share is great news!!!! I am also praying especially for you, Mom, with your surgery coming up Tuesday. That is where your concentration needs to be right now. Dad is doing great and we thank God for that! I love you! Please stay strong!
ReplyDeleteSharon, Thanks you so much for the update, you are doing a great job of supporting Arnie and I know that helps bunches. I agree with Pam that you need to concentrate on your upcoming event this Tuesday. I know you are a fighter and will come through this just fine. Love to you both. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon & Arnie,
ReplyDeleteKaren & I are in Austin, TX this week visiting her daughter & family. Please know that we continue to pray for both of you daily. We are with you in prayer in both of your journeys.
God is always good all the time! We just need to be obedient and in prayer with Him! We are so blessed to know Him and His perfect plan for us.
In God's love,
Joe